A former technical writer for Citigroup, Vince spent years composing the sort of bland, personality-less documentation that is the unique province of giant corporations. Once he was given the opportunity to ghost write internal memos and press releases for the company CEO, however, he got a taste for what lay beyond... and he never looked back. As a full time freelance writer, he now specializes in the far more personality-driven field of web content and is a far more "contented" person for it. Vince is also the author of the best-selling book "American Sons: The Untold Story of the Falcon and the Snowman" released in August of 2013.

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Auto

Electronics

Blog Post

Real Estate

Mobile Content

Health

Gaming

Staffing

Education

Career

Web Page

Finance

Utilities

Travel

Home Living

Marketing

Entertainment

Green Services

Relationships

Green Living

Software

Press Release

White Paper

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Insurance

Search Marketing

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Vince F's Green Living Industry Experience

50 Projects Completed

Weekly publication of a blog designed specifically for a family owned and operated "green" plumbing company, placing special emphasis on home improvement upgrades to minimize residential and commercial water consumption. Crafted humorous yet informative articles ranging in topics from water conservation tips to troubleshooting household plumbing problems.

Specialties

Vince specializes in the infusion of personality and, when appropriate, a sense of humor to all of his writing assignments -- except when he's writing about himself, of course, and then that wit seems to drop away into oblivion. "It's there somewhere," he says, although the look of concern that comes over his face is hardly convincing.

Interests

When he's not writing, he's reading. When he's not reading, he's listening to music. As the host of an online internet radio show, Vince uses what he's learned (and what he continues to learn) about social media marketing to further enable that hobby and give him ample excuse to spend a majority of his earnings on music CDs. So far, his better half remains convinced that it's a good idea.

Education

De Anza College

Studied film methods, film appreciation, and electronic music composition.

Software

504 Projects Completed

Extensive experience writing blog posts, feature articles, news stories, and how-to posts for consumer and commercial software manufacturers and retailers. Additional experience writing instructive step manuals for proprietary operating systems and advice on selecting the right software programs for service providers in a variety of industries.

Marketing

466 Projects Completed

Feature articles, guest blog posts, news stories, and tutorials for a variety of marketing companies. The scope of topics covered include e-mail marketing, social media marketing, brand marketing, and uncovering developing trends that will continue to shape the evolution of marketing.

Career

343 Projects Completed

Blog posts, news stories and feature articles for a variety of career improvement websites and online job posting boards. The range of topics written about include job interview tips, salary negotiation strategies, the use of social media for a successful job search, and general career advice. Emphasis on engaging and informative content.

Health

253 Projects Completed

Blog posts, feature articles, news stories, and web copy for a variety of health supplement providers, pain relief product manufacturers, and senior citizens-oriented websites. Conducted extensive research on associated medical conditions, their varied causes, the risk factors involved, symptoms, available mainstream treatments, and alternative therapies to be able to speak with authority on important health issues.

Electronics

151 Projects Completed

Featured product reviews and buyer's guides for various e-book readers, PC tablets, laptop computers, commercial and consumer storage hardware, and other electronics accessories. Also provided informative and educational blog posts probing into the various aspects of daily life – both private and professional – that are enhanced through the use of cutting edge electronics.

Auto

141 Projects Completed

Blog content for a large group of auto dealerships, offering advice on a vast range of car related topics including vehicle maintenance, tips on what to look for when test driving vehicles, price negotiation tactics, suggestions for cutting back on gas consumption, knowing what to look for when buying used cars, and car financing tips.

Tax

77 Projects Completed

Blog posts and feature articles discussing rules, regulations, general guidelines, and best practices for small businesses and large companies seeking guidance and advice on complex tax issues. Emphasis on the importance of following GAAP procedures and the potential legal ramifications of incorrectly filing business tax returns.

Search Marketing

71 Projects Completed

Guest contributor to Writer Access blog on the subjects of search marketing, pay-per-click advertising, social media marketing, content marketing, and search engine optimization. Employed a journalistic approach to the creation of informative and engaging articles, with an emphasis on the use of everyday language and common phraseology to explain complex procedures.

Green Living

50 Projects Completed

Weekly publication of a blog designed specifically for a family owned and operated "green" plumbing company, placing special emphasis on home improvement upgrades to minimize residential and commercial water consumption. Crafted humorous yet informative articles ranging in topics from water conservation tips to troubleshooting household plumbing problems.

Relationships

50 Projects Completed

Feature articles and blog posts for a senior citizens online resource, offering relationship advice on topics as wide ranging as spicing up the love life, mending fences with estranged friends and family members, learning new social skills, and communicating with the younger generation. Articles place emphasis on engaging the reading audience with appropriately placed humor and a fun, lively tone.

Green Services

50 Projects Completed

Primary blog writer for family owned "green plumbing" service, crafting articles with a specific focus on the sharing of ideas to encourage environmentally conscious practices and home improvement suggestions for the minimization of water consumption. Range of topics discussed included green dish washing methods, home winterization methods, energy saving appliances, and more.

Utilities

40 Projects Completed

Composed weekly blog posts for a small, family owned and operated plumbing company specializing in "green" improvements for home utilities and the promotion of best practices for water conservation. Wrote numerous blog posts on the benefits of eco-friendly home water fixtures and utilities, as well as how-to articles for preventive maintenance.

Education

29 Projects Completed

Blog posts and feature article content for online learning websites and online university search engines. The majority of articles written speak to the benefits of online education versus traditional higher learning institutions and how remote learning can be a catalyst for positive life change. Additional topics written also discuss future earnings potential and career outlook for various fields of study.

Gaming

26 Projects Completed

Feature reviews of a variety of video games, with a specific focus on those created or developed for the tablet PC market. Provided witty, conversational commentary on cost, performance, originality, and overall usability. Additionally wrote a series of “top 10” lists for various segments of the game-playing public, ranging from best tablet games for kids, teenagers, adults, and seniors.

Entertainment

5 Projects Completed

Personal website and blog featuring movie reviews, music reviews, short stories, and random observations on life. The blog has successfully drawn a high volume of traffic as a result of social media marketing efforts via Facebook, Twitter and other platforms.

Mobile Content

2,500 Projects Completed

Composition of Twitter-length blurbs for use by clients to assist in the promotion of the publication of feature articles, news stories, blog posts, and press releases. Emphasis on the inclusion of specific pre-selected keywords and phrases into the Twitter-length blurbs to maximize search engine visibility and to accurately sum up articles with the intent of driving website traffic.

Blog Post

1,513 Projects Completed

Composition of numerous blog posts for a variety of clients in a vast array of industries. Place strong emphasis on creating content that is both informative and entertaining, often using wit, humor and unique perspectives without straying too far into the territory of the unprofessional. Capable of addressing issue with an equally serious or satirical tone.

Article

1,338 Projects Completed

Vince writes extensive, long form feature articles for clients in various industries, delving into deeper length to address issues of concern and provide informative, authoritative, and comprehensive views on issues as diverse as outsourcing bookkeeping to third parties, improving social media marketing results, strengthening the bond between commercial real estate broker and clients, and shopping for life insurance for family members. Also wrote in-depth articles on hotels and vacation properties throughout the world.

Advertisement

58 Projects Completed

Contracted for short term assignment with Starburst to provide material for their “contradictions” campaign. Tasked with brainstorming a large number of marketing friendly, Twitter-length blurbs pointing out the sometimes humorous contradictions that we find in contemporary life and modern language. Final product was used on the Starburst Facebook page and Twitter profile to encourage involvement and discussion among their fan base.

White Paper

56 Projects Completed

Work with company thought leaders and subject matter experts to write white papers addressing key issues throughout various industries. Perform extensive research and conduct phone interviews with different sources to brainstorm ideas, formulate plans of attack, and eventually refine completed white papers to ensure they accurately match the vision of the client and leave no issues unaddressed.

Press Release

51 Projects Completed

Work closely with clients to develop, write, and publish timely press releases that follow traditional format, yet deviate from the norm by employing a unique approach that achieves the desired result of getting the press release read, instead of passed over as “just another boring press release from just another company pushing their services.” Also write press releases and promotional blurbs for album releases by various musicians.